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MIC Program

What is the MIC Program?

The MIC program is a partnership between the University of Central Missouri, Lee’s
Summit R-7 School District, Metropolitan Community College, and more than 50 Kansas
City businesses. It provides motivated students with career-ready skills and the opportunity
to graduate with a bachelor's degree two years post high school, and with little to
no debt. MIC students have access to state of the art facilities at The Missouri Innovation
Campus, which opened its doors in 2017, and it is reshaping the way students experience
education and innovation.

The MIC students graduate with:

A bachelor's degree, two years after high school.

Little to no student debt.

Applied experience through paid internships.

Highly sought-after skills for high-paying careers.

A Degree in Less Time

Beginning their junior year of high school, students in the MIC program take specific
college level classes from UCM and Metropolitan Community College alongside their
high school classes. This means upon graduation from high school, students will not
only have their diplomas, but an associate’s degree as well.Best of all, after high school graduation, MIC students are on an accelerated pathway
to complete a bachelor’s degree from UCM in only two years, allowing them to enter
the workforce and start their career sooner.

An Outstanding Value

One of the most significant obstacles facing students who pursue a college education
is cost. The MIC program delivers the value of a four-year degree with little to no
student debt upon graduation through:

Student Employment

Tuition Forgiveness

Institutional and Departmental Scholarships

Shared Tuition

Low-Interest Loan Programs

Paid Internships

The Missouri Innovation Campus provides an open, flexible learning environment through
an accelerated program model. It’s a bold, visionary approach that connects students
with a valuable, affordable education that sets them up for a successful life, and
connects businesses with the skilled, career-ready workforce they need.